Added 9 October 2026
attachment
/əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ noun
In Latin: adiunctum Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about attachment at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A feeling of affection for a person or an institution.
- A supplementary part or accessory.
- A writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding.
Origin
From French attachement. By surface analysis, attach + -ment.
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